So... been smoking a corn cob for a short while now (under a month) and been looking online for an upgrade.
Sadly, as seen in another post of mine, I found a beautiful ROPP but didn't get it on eBay. Sigh.
Scrolling through sites like eBay, I see pipes range from $10-$150 and higher. No way I'll be buying a pipe for $500, but same time, how cheap is 'too cheap' for a pipe? Like, what should I look for? What is the difference between a cheap pipe and a good inexpensive pipe?
Should I stick with brand names only? or are there certain materials I should avoid?
Just kinda curious to know how people shop for pipes on here... if it's based on looks only or other factors. Right now I'm eyeing up a Gasparini (new) that's just under $50, but trying to get some shipping costs from the seller since the never listed any. Is that a decent brand for a new guy?
Sadly, as seen in another post of mine, I found a beautiful ROPP but didn't get it on eBay. Sigh.
Scrolling through sites like eBay, I see pipes range from $10-$150 and higher. No way I'll be buying a pipe for $500, but same time, how cheap is 'too cheap' for a pipe? Like, what should I look for? What is the difference between a cheap pipe and a good inexpensive pipe?
Should I stick with brand names only? or are there certain materials I should avoid?
Just kinda curious to know how people shop for pipes on here... if it's based on looks only or other factors. Right now I'm eyeing up a Gasparini (new) that's just under $50, but trying to get some shipping costs from the seller since the never listed any. Is that a decent brand for a new guy?